Henrico News Minute

A Henrico school bus driver faces a charge after an accident Thursday morning; the most-anticipated high school football game of the year turns into a rout; Henrico's leaf-collection services begin Monday; Henrico Schools educators honored by The Community Foundation of Richmond. Support the show

A national shortage of poll workers has not affected Henrico; an update on a literacy program Henrico Schools officials implemented two years ago; an Adderall shortage is impacting Virginia; new property transactions in Henrico.  Support the show

Henrico Police arrest eight men on charges related to prostitution and sex trafficking; a planned Sheetz in Henrico draws the ire of nearby residents; preservation plans for your next fruit and vegetable harvest; take a final look at Virginia Center Commons mall. Support the show

Evictions are down from pre-pandemic levels but Henrico officials still focused on housing issues; a man dies after being struck by a hit-and-run driver; a Montpelier woman dies in a seven-vehicle crash in Henrico; our latest 'Savvy Senior' column explains how to find an old 401(k) plan that you may have forgotten about; a number of business leases initiated or renewed in Henrico; a roun...

The end of an era today in Glen Allen; police arrest two in a Northern Henrico murder; Henrico PAL hosts its annual awards banquet; housing inventory in the Central Virginia region is up, and competition for homes is down; Short Pump Ruritans donate to a local nonprofit; Henrico Schools to host a job fair tomorrow. Support the show

Some Henrico exceptional education teachers are feeling the crunch of of a staffing shortage; where to take your unused prescription drugs tomorrow; our weekly Restaurant Watch; Henrico's Recreation and Parks division is hosting a job fair. Support the show

Henrico officials honor a Spanish-language radio host; tickets for the Varina-Highland Springs football game go on sale Saturday; a board game convention planned this week; a popular North Carolina band is playing in Henrico Friday night. Support the show

Henrico supervisors approve a contract for a new Henrico Police precinct and reject an unsolicited bid in the process; a man is shot in Glen Allen; renovation of Sandston Library continues; our latest round-up of high school sports in Gametime Henrico; the most recent edition of "Savvy Senior" details home-sharing. Support the show

Henrico County's high school dropout rates are trending higher; a Henrico volunteer is honored by a statewide organization; Varina HS remains undefeated in football; Trinity UMC plans a two-day conference about food access and related issues. Support the show

New nonstop service to a popular western city from Richmond International Airport is coming soon; a local organization raises money to provide new uniforms for a Henrico County high school football team; Virginia ABC stores welcoming 46 new products to their shelves; HCPS planning a college and career night next month; the Richmond Home Show returns to Henrico beginning tomorrow. Support the show

A Henrico middle school student in custody after allegedly stabbing a classmate; a man is shot in Northern Henrico; an alert about opioid overdoses; a traffic alert in the Near West End; our weekly high school sports update; why Virginia officials are warning you not to move firewood. Support the show

A Henrico Police officer is injured while trying to break up a fight at a county school; two men are in serious condition after being shot late last night; you can still register to vote even if you missed yesterday's deadline; a Henrico resident and Major League Baseball coach will be honored by the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Support the show

A local nonprofit's 'Walk to End It' to support victims of human trafficking; nominations being accepted for RVA Sports Awards; new advocates join Henrico CASA; Parham Doctors' Hospital names a new CEO. Support the show

A Henrico teacher is found not guilty of sexually assaulting a former student; crashes involving vehicles and cyclists doubled in Virginia last year; how to receive free beehive equipment from the state; Richmond and Henrico Health Districts' director receives her bivalent COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot; Virginia Rep Theatre purchases local landmark; another traveler tries to bring a loaded we...

Changes coming to a number of GRTC bus stops; Gov. Youngkin visits Henrico for a ribbon-cutting ceremony; a former VCU basketball player reported missing has been found safe; a man is shot in the West End. Support the show

Henrico Schools haven't yet decided about new guidance from Gov. Youngkin about transgender students; a former VCU basketball player is missing from Henrico County; a local grocery store says goodbye to single-use plastic bags. Support the show

A Henrico County high school mourns the loss of a teacher; a Henrico man is struck and killed by a vehicle in Sandston; a Newport News man tries to bring a loaded gun onto an airplane at Richmond International Airport; Henrico earns grants money from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Support the show

Visitor spending in Henrico tops $1 billion; a workshop for those who have experienced childhood trauma; RHHD set to receive new federal funding; Virginia to receive more than $16 million in settlement with JUUL Labs; Dana Cooper to play The Tin Pan. Support the show

A West End restaurant is vandalized with racist messages; a group of teens beats up a movie theater employee; registration opens for new Henrico 4-H programs; a two-day yard sale to benefit Eastern Henrico FISH.  Support the show

Two Henrico communities named among top places to live; good news on the COVID-19 front; U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger blasts her own party’s leadership. Support the show

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden expanding; Henrico eyes a new baseball complex in Glen Allen; this week's Restaurant Watch; a high school band showcase planned; Henrico Schools plans a job fair next week. Support the show

A name for a proposed pet adoption center; how you can monitor your student’s internet usage; Reynolds Community College postpones its 50th anniversary celebration; Henrico receives nearly $1 million in flood-prevention funding. Support the show

More pickleball courts coming to Henrico; a proposed animal adoption center gets a name today; the Henrico NAACP plans a meeting; nominations are being accepted for an award to honor principals; the Dominion Energy Charity Classic is coming back, with a few new additions. Support the show

Eleven Henrico schools miss full accreditation; new monkeypox vaccine eligibility standards take effect; 4-H programs offer apples, peanuts, honey for sale; details about the new noise ordinance now in effect in Henrico; three high school bands to compete at statewide event this weekend. Support the show

A Henrico woman wins $159,000; Henrico Schools officials expand a program that rewards students for following the rules; a Chesterfield man is struck and killed by a vehicle in Eastern Henrico; soccer-like sports grows in popularity locally. Support the show